Homes like this don't come around often in east Wilmette. Set on a prominent corner lot in an unbeatable walk-to-everything location, this home stands apart from the typical 1920s housing stock. Originally built in the 1960s and expanded in 2006, it offers larger room sizes, a more functional layout, and the kind of everyday ease that is hard to find this close to the lake. With approximately 2,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths, the home is filled with natural light and anchored by hardwood floors throughout. The main level offers exceptional flow, with a spacious living room, defined dining area, and an open kitchen designed for how people actually live. The kitchen features rich wood cabinetry, generous counter space, and a large island with seating that connects seamlessly to the adjacent family room with fireplace. One of the most compelling spaces in the home is the oversized screened porch, offering a true extension of the living space and an ideal setting for morning coffee, summer evenings, and everything in between. It flows seamlessly into a private patio and large fenced side yard. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are well-proportioned, including a spacious primary suite, with room sizes that feel notably larger than many homes nearby. A 2nd en-suite bedroom offers another modern amenity. The freshly updated basement provides excellent additional living space, perfect for recreation, fitness, or office. All of this and a rare attached two-car garage with an EV charger! Just a few blocks to both to the Metra and the El, you are also in proximity to restaurants and coffee shops along Central Street in Evanston and still walkable to downtown. Wilmette, Canal Shores Golf Course, Northwestern, Gillson Beach, and everything this location has to offer. If you love east Wilmette but want a home that lives comfortably day-to-day, this is a rare opportunity.
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$1,350,000
526 Isabella St, Wilmette, IL 60091
4beds
2,455sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
7,738.5 Square Feet Lot
$1,359,400 Zestimate®
$550/sqft
$6,215 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,359,400
$1.24M - $1.50M
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Large fenced side yardLarge island with seatingPrivate patioOversized screened porchFilled with natural lightGenerous counter spaceRich wood cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Julie Fleetwood (919)308-2264,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty,
Julia Seitchik,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Katrina de los Reyes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12606518
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X25
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X24
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,065
- Total interior livable area: 2,455 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 665
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Breezeway
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,738 sqft
- Dimensions: 51.59X150
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 05344120310000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
- Major remodel year: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Wilmette
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $1,350,000-3.5%$550/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12606518 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$570/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12606518 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2026 | Contingent | $1,399,000$570/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12606518 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+182.6%$570/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12606518 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2001 | Sold | $495,000+53.3%$202/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/1996 | Sold | $323,000$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $94,147 +0% |
| 2023 | $20,611 -5.8% | $94,146 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $21,875 +28% | $105,270 +52.3% |
| 2021 | $17,093 +1.3% | $69,123 |
| 2020 | $16,872 -4.4% | $69,123 -14.4% |
| 2019 | $17,644 -13.5% | $80,776 -9.4% |
| 2018 | $20,403 +2.8% | $89,196 |
| 2017 | $19,853 +5.3% | $89,196 |
| 2016 | $18,845 +5.3% | $89,196 +19.4% |
| 2015 | $17,901 +1.5% | $74,733 |
| 2014 | $17,630 +4.8% | $74,733 |
| 2013 | $16,822 +20.3% | $74,733 +11.5% |
| 2012 | $13,984 -5.1% | $67,000 -8.8% |
| 2011 | $14,743 +9% | $73,500 |
| 2010 | $13,522 +6.9% | $73,500 -9.2% |
| 2009 | $12,648 +7.1% | $80,963 -5% |
| 2008 | $11,812 +6.3% | $85,226 |
| 2007 | $11,109 +33.4% | $85,226 +72.2% |
| 2006 | $8,326 +2.7% | $49,499 |
| 2005 | $8,109 +1.7% | $49,499 |
| 2004 | $7,977 -20.9% | $49,499 -12.4% |
| 2003 | $10,087 -3.2% | $56,522 |
| 2002 | $10,424 +29.4% | $56,522 |
| 2001 | $8,056 +4.3% | $56,522 +30.4% |
| 2000 | $7,721 +3.5% | $43,342 |
| 1999 | $7,462 | $43,342 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60091
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Wilmette Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Highcrest Middle School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 39
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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